The Massachusetts Service Alliance, established in 1991, is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as the state commission on community service and volunteerism.  Its mission is to catalyze the innovation and growth of service and volunteerism by creating partnerships that maximize resources, expertise, capacity, and impact. 

Toward this end, MSA:

Invests public and private funds in community-based organizations in a fair and equitable manner. In FY08, MSA will administer a robust portfolio of 63 AmeriCorps, Mentoring, and Community Service-Learning programs serving communities from Cape Cod to the Berkshires. 

Builds capacity of grantees and other nonprofit agencies by providing training and technical assistance that supports program development and improves the effective use of volunteers.

Convenes and mobilizes individuals, nonprofits, corporations and government entities to link strategies related to service and volunteerism. 

Advocates for the development and promotion of public policies and private initiatives that incorporate service and volunteerism as effective strategies to address community needs.